Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
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Maadi, located on the east bank of the Nile in Egypt, is a significant archaeological site with a history dating to the predynastic period around 3500 BCE. Initially a town, Maadi's archaeological relevance is underscored by its transformation into a Coptic monastic region during the Middle Ages. The site offers insights into early urban development and religious practices, featuring domestic structures and monastic buildings from different eras. Despite modern development threatening its archaeological integrity, Maadi remains a key location for understanding ancient Egyptian and early Christian monastic life. Its historical layers reflect the transition from a predynastic settlement to a thriving Coptic religious hub, highlighting its cultural and historical importance.
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Religious and Ritual Structures
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